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$101,647$94 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $100,000 on Jun 1, 2026

5641 MERRITT ST

DETROIT, MI 48209
1.5
Baths
1,076 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$102K
$81K low$122K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Jun 1, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,047 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$26,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWAYNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 353 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Neinas Dual Language Learning AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Western International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48209These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,590
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,575
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

5641 Merritt St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Detroit 48209
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Central Southwest
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Central Southwest
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Detroit 48209

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$44K$175K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Detroit 48209.

How it measures up in Detroit 48209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit 48209.

Estimated value$101,647
CheaperTypical $80,851Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 5641 Merritt St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SouthwestDetroit 48209Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$101,64772% of homes79% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9490% of homes90% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,076 ft²14% of homes21% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²4% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191373% of homes44% of homes3% of homes

About 5641 Merritt St

How much is 5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI is $101,647 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $81,374 to $121,920. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI last sell?

5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI last sold on Jun 1, 2026 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI?

5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,076 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI built?

5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI?

5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI is assigned to Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy (elementary), rated D-; Western International High School (high), rated F. All sit in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI compare to other homes in Detroit 48209?

Among the 6,778 homes in Detroit 48209, it is worth more than 79% of them ($101,647 against a typical $80,851), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($94 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,076 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1913 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 27% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5641 Merritt St, Detroit, MI was $1,047. The county assessed it at $26,200.

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